Tag: insulation
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Cavity wall insulation mistakes: Our expert explains the ones to avoid
Cavity wall insulation is one of those home improvements that sounds like a no-brainer, promising a warmer home, fewer draughts and lower energy bills . In most cases, that’s exactly what you get, provided your home is actually suitable for it and the job is done properly. Unfortunately, many homeowners jump in too quickly, tempted…
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The 4 loft insulation mistakes to avoid
While adding loft insulation is certainly one way to improve your home’s energy efficiency, making loft insulation mistakes can result in your hard work backfiring and leading to more problems than you even started with. However, follow the correct advice on how to insulate a loft and there’s no doubt you and your home will…
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The 4 loft insulation mistakes to avoid
While adding loft insulation is certainly one way to improve your home’s energy efficiency, making loft insulation mistakes can result in your hard work backfiring and leading to more problems than you even started with. However, follow the correct advice on how to insulate a loft and there’s no doubt you and your home will…
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Expert warns of the 8 most common insulation mistakes
If there’s one part of a self build or renovation that’s easy to underestimate, it’s insulation. Most of us know it’s essential for keeping the house warm and reducing energy bills, but the reality is that insulation isn’t just about stuffing some material into walls or roofs and calling it a day. Done wrongly, it…
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How much is too much insulation? An expert explains
For most self builders, installing insulation is a no-brainer and the corner stone of improving the energy efficiency of a home. It’s one of those investments that seem to tick every box and by wrapping your home in enough insulation, the result should be that you’ll spend less on heating, live more comfortably, and lower…
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Mineral wool vs rock wool: Which type of insulation is better?
Most of us only deal with home insulation a few times in a lifetime, so many of the materials used to insulate buildings are little known to the average person. Affordably priced and familiar to most installers, mineral wool is one of the most popular categories. “There are a few main types of mineral wool…
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Why cork insulation is eco-friendly and thermally insulative
Expanded cork insulation is one of the eco materials of the moment, with proponents ranging from RIBA to NASA. You might be wondering if cork insulation could suit your self build project or energy-efficient home renovation. Is it truly eco-friendly, what makes it a good for home insulation, and which forms of cork insulation are…
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Watchdog finds major failures in Government insulation scheme
A damning new report has found that nearly all homes fitted with external wall insulation under government energy schemes could now be at risk of damp and mould. The National Audit Office (NAO) uncovered widespread failures in workmanship and compliance across the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) and the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS). The government…
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Why is my loft insulation wet? Common causes and solutions
If you have discovered wet loft insulation in your roof space you are likely to be wondering how it got that way. Insulation is so important in keeping your home at a comfortable temperature, as well as helping to reduce household bills, but there are cases where its effectiveness can be compromised. There are several…
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How much does cavity wall insulation cost?
Just how much does cavity wall insulation cost? If you are considering adding it in or upgrading existing insulation, this is likely to be a consideration for you right now. Cavity wall insulation can be one of the best ways to reduce heat loss in a home, yet bad installation, the wrong materials and and…